Mainframe Optimization Archive

Optimization is an iterative journey – this archive helps you navigate it with proven insights, use cases, and tools.

SMT Data has played a central role in optimization initiatives across the globe for 35 years. Through this archive, we share the lessons learned and the techniques refined along the way – from identifying cost drivers to leveraging capacity and performance data more effectively.

At the heart of optimization is understanding who is using what, and at what cost. That’s why many of the resources in this archive focus on combining technical measurements with business context – so IT usage becomes meaningful to everyone in your organization.

Topics you’ll find explored here include:

• Data-driven capacity and performance optimization
• Cost allocation and business mapping
• Reporting best practices using ITBI Data Lake and BI tooling
• Real-world case examples and success stories

Explore the archive to unlock value from your data and optimize for cost, performance, and sustainability.